Proverbs 19:17
What does Proverbs 19:17 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 19:17 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto Jehovah, And his good deed will he pay him again.
KJV
King James Version · 1611He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the Lord; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto Jehovah, And his good deed will he pay him again.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949He who has pity on the poor gives to the Lord, and the Lord will give him his reward.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Whoso is lending <FI>to<Fi> Jehovah is favouring the poor, And his deed He repayeth to him.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752He that hath mercy on the poor, lendeth to the Lord: and he will repay him.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890He that is gracious to the poor lendeth unto Jehovah; and what he hath bestowed will he repay unto him.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Philippians 4:17
Not that I seek for the gift; but I seek for the fruit that increaseth to your account.
- Proverbs 14:31
He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker; But he that hath mercy on the needy honoreth him.
- Ecclesiastes 11:1
Cast thy bread upon the waters; for thou shalt find it after many days.
- Proverbs 11:24
There is that scattereth, and increaseth yet more; And there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth only to want.
- Proverbs 12:14
A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth; And the doings of a man’s hands shall be rendered unto him.
- Proverbs 28:27
He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack; But he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
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